Thursday, January 3, 2013

Winter View of Winnipesaukee

It has been bitter cold in New Hampshire this week.

When, with the passing of many years, a year-round summer person has worn out several sets of snow tires and long underwear, paid property taxes many times, toughed out a few winters without either Florida or Arizona, raised a succession of vegetable gardens, and become a legal resident, "you qualify for the highest attainable accolade " says Jim Brunelle. "You are now 'from away'. Strive for nothing beyond this. You've had it."

- Judson Hale, Inside New England

16 comments:

The water photo makers me feel cold just looking at it.Love the sweet little swags tied to the trees. The snow covered road in the trees is spectacular. Do you having any siblings? Would you like to adopt a older sister... I could so get into visiting you and your wonderful life!

The lagoon is officially iced over. While beautiful, it has practically eliminated living room duck watching. I have a particular fondness for the group of buffleheads that returns every winter to this little spot.

As a former summer resident who officially transitioned only after a tough decade or so (despite being born in town like a number of generations before me), the Judson Hale quote resonates. I think the Liberal Arts term for the feeling is being "otherized".

I just stumbled upon your blog and love it. I spent the last two hours perusing. I wish I had found your site before Christmas! I see you follow Broadturn Farm's blog, I shoot weddings and events there all the time. You have gained a new loyal reader! Stay warm in New Hampshire, it is bitter here in Portland.

Great photos. We'd like to become adopted siblings too! We hope to be transplanted to the Maine coast some day. Meanwhile:Our Morgan car club (Morgans of Philadelphia aka MOPs)are getting to together to see Hyde Park on the Hudson tomorrow night. Any reviews?

Not terribly relevant to these lovely photos (I can practically feel the cold- brrr!) but I was admiring the pink sweater you're wearing in the new picture on the right sidebar. Could you give us more information on it?